A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-27 - 1922-06-29
Summary:

Tuesday 27th to Thursday 29th June, 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., F. Ray Comstock presents Thurlow Bergen in 'The Lottery Man' (comedy-drama). Tuesday, 27th at 7.15 p.m., 'A Song of Sixpence.' Wednesday, 28th and Thursday, 29th at 7.15 p.m., 'The London Mystery' (serial…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-06
Summary:

Last evening, Star Theatre screened 'I'll Get Him Yet' featuring Dorothy Gish. The programme also included a Mack Sennett comedy and continues until Friday when it will be replaced by 'Why Change Your Wife?'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-16
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's comedy 'A Sailor Made Man' drew big audiences to the Coronet Theatre yesterday. Besides, Irene Castle, world-famous as a dancer, swimmer, and Society entertainer, has returned to the screen after a lapse of two years in 'The Firing Line.' The film will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-19
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's comedy 'A Sailor Made Man' is still an attraction at the Coronet Theatre. However, it will have to give place to 'The Girl in the Taxi' tomorrow. Besides, at the Star Theatre, Charles Ray's 'Greased Lightning' will be shown from tonight till…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-23 - 1922-10-26
Summary:

Today to Thursday, 26th October at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Her Sister's Rival' by Miss Vera Kholodnaya and Mr. Polonsky. Also Mack Sennett Comedy and Gazette. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents. Free ferry tickets both ways. Open daily: 4.30 to 5.15 p.m. and 6 to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-24 - 1922-10-26
Summary:

Today to Thursday 26th, at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., a powerful social drama by the artists Miss Vera Holonaya and Mr. Polonsky, Mack Sennett Comedy & Gazette. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-24
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'Her Sister's Rival' from tonight till Thursday. The film was made by the Russian Art Films Co. and distributed by the Pathe Corporation. The film features Vera Holodnaya [sic] and Leo [sic] Polonsky. Film synopsis included. A very attractive Mack…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-28
Summary:

Tomorrow, Star Theatre is going to screen a comedy, entitled 'Johnny Get Your Gun' featuring Fred Stone.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-30 - 1922-10-30
Summary:

We are showing for the last time today (at both matinee and soiree), Paramount's special comedy, 'Johnny Get Your Gun.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-01 - 1922-11-02
Summary:

Wednesday & Thursday at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Ethel Clayton in 'Pettigrew's Girl,' Comedy and Gazette. Friday 3rd, 'Why Change Your Wife.' November 1 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on 'Pettigrew's Girl' only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-01 - 1922-11-02
Summary:

Wednesday and Thursday, two days only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Ethel Clayton in 'Pettigrew's Girl.' Also Comedy and Gazette. Friday 3rd for one day only, by special request of our patrons, 'Why Change Your Wife.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-14 - 1922-11-16
Summary:

Tuesday 14th to Thursday 16th at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'The Third Kiss' (an Artcraft-Paramount special), Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-14 - 1922-11-16
Summary:

Tuesday 14th to Thursday 16th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'The Third Kiss,' a Paramount Artcraft special. Also Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-17 - 1922-11-20
Summary:

Friday 17th to Monday 20th at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'The Avalanche,' Comedy and Gazette. November 17 Remarks: On page 3, another ad. on 'The Avalanche.' Illustration and film plot included. November 18 Remarks: Saturday 18th 2.30 p.m. matinee, the new serial…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-17 - 1922-11-17
Summary:

Friday 17th to Monday 20th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in the powerful Paramount drama, 'The Avalanche.' Also Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-22
Summary:

General Film Company's biographical feature 'Bonds that Chafe' is going to show at the Star Theatre. The films with which the Swedish Biograph has established so high a reputation for artistic production have been so much on the sombre side that a light comedy from that studio has…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-23 - 1922-11-23
Summary:

Tuesday 21st to Thursday 23rd at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., the Swedish Biograph Co. present Tora Teya in 'Bonds that Chafe.' Also Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-24 - 1922-11-27
Summary:

Friday 24th to Monday 27th at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Marguerite Clark in 'Luck in Pawn,' an Artcraft comedy drama, Comedy and Gazette. November 24-25 Remarks: Saturday at 7.15 p.m., 7 and 8 episodes of 'Woman in Grey.' November 27 Remarks: At 7.15 p.m., war scenes in '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-24 - 1922-11-25
Summary:

Friday 24th to Monday 27th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Marguerite Clark in 'Luck in Pawn,' an Artcraft comedy drama. Also Comedy and Gazette. Saturday at 2.30 p.m., 7 and 8 episodes of the new serial 'Woman in Grey.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-27 - 1922-11-27
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Marguerite Clark in 'Luck in Pawn,' an Artcraft comedy drama. Also Comedy and Gazette. 7.15 p.m., war scenes in Philippine Islands.